From the depiction of the things below the heavens to the stylish solitary figures lost in thought, John Madu’s images embody the figurative and assert the role of explaining the greatest problem facing any organism, which is its successful reaction to its environment.
Environment, being the sum total of the human experiences and interactions holds the very fabric of the air we breathe but do we really understand this space we call ours?
John Madu’s figurative symbols and abstract expressions have been compiled into his solo debut exhibition titled Morphogenesis holding at DIDI Museum, 175 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos opening 4pm on Saturday 12th September 2015.
The great Frank Okonta, the President, Art Galleries Association of Nigeria (AGAN) and owner of Nkem Gallery will be the Guest of Honour.
Here are 10 reasons why you have to attend the exhibition of paintings this weekend•
1. You can buy John Madu’s pieces as seen in his catalogue for collection.
2. The artist John Madu will be available for guest interaction at the opening.
3. See John Madu paint live while being serenaded by a Violinist at the opening.
4. Role play as a fellow painter alongside John Madu to produce a master piece.
5. John Madu with support from Diesel at Centro Lekki will give away cool freebies.
6. Grab big discounts from Diesel Centro Lekki by attending John Madu’s Morphogenesis.
7. Network with guests from the art, corporate, business, and entertainment personalities.
8. Fancy a paint date? You may just be lucky to win one for you and your significant other.
9. And Yes! You will take those fancy selfies with the artist or other guests for Instagram.
10. You also get to behold the allure of seeing magnificent works of art up close.
A percentage of proceeds from sales at the Morphogenesis exhibition will be going to the Makoko Children? If this isn’t amazing, I don’t know what is… See you there!